Proverbs 22:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.

Cross References

Matthew 6:33

What you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing what he wants you to do. Then he will give you all these other things you need.

James 4:10

Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.

Proverbs 21:21

People who try hard to do good and be faithful will find life, goodness, and honor.

Isaiah 57:15

God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.

Proverbs 3:16

With her right hand, Wisdom offers long life—with the other hand, riches and honor.

James 4:6

But the kindness God shows is greater. As the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.”

Isaiah 33:6

Jerusalem, you are rich with wisdom and knowledge of God. You are rich with salvation. You respect the Lord, and that makes you rich.

1 Timothy 4:8

Training your body helps you in some ways. But devotion to God helps you in every way. It brings you blessings in this life and in the future life too.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.

Proverbs 22:3

Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people are trapped by many troubles, but those who want to live avoid them.

Proverbs 29:23

Your pride can bring you down. Humility will bring you honor.

Proverbs 31:30

Grace and beauty can fool you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.

Daniel 4:36

At that time God gave me my right mind again, and he gave back my great honor and power as king. My advisors and the royal people began to ask my advice again. I became the king again—even greater and more powerful than before.

Proverbs 19:23

Respect the Lord and you will have a good life, one that is satisfying and free from trouble.